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Title 37 - Mental Health (Chs. 1 — 13)
Chapter 1 - Governing and Regulation of Mental Health (Arts. 1 — 8)
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Cross references.Mental competency proceedings for juveniles, § 15-11-650 et seq.
County boards of health, § 31-3-1 et seq.
Administrative rules and regulations.Emergency Receiving, Evaluating and Treatment Facilities, Official Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities, Rule 82-8-1-.01 et seq.
RESEARCH REFERENCES ALR.Adequacy of defense counsel’s representation of criminal client regarding incompetency, insanity, and related issues, 17 A. L. R.4th 575.
Hierarchy Notes:O. C. G. A. Title 37
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O.C.G.A. Title 37, Ch. 1
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- Article 1 - General Provisions (§§ 37-1-1 — 37-1-7)
- Article 2 - Powers and Duties of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (§§ 37-1-20 — 37-1-29)
- Article 3 - Promulgation of Rules and Regulations (§§ 37-1-40 — 37-1-41)
- Article 4 - Hearings and Evidence (§§ 37-1-50 — 37-1-53)
- Article 5 - Enforcement Procedures (Pts. 1 — 3)
- Article 6 - Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission (§§ 37-1-110 — 37-1-116)
- Article 7 - Assisted Outpatient Treatment (§§ 37-1-120 — 37-1-125)
- Article 8 - [Effective July 1, 2026] Owner, Applicant, and Employee Eligibility Determinations (§§ 37-1-140 — 37-1-149)
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